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Knit and Crochet Today TV Show!

I wanted to announce that I am working with Candi Jensen, Executive Producer of the Knit and Crochet Today TV show, to help garner financial support from the fiber working community! In order to produce the third season of this … Continue reading

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Beary Backpack

Beary Backpack Originally uploaded by CLF Fearless? Leader. Ok, Christmas is long past, but I made this as a Christmas present. The two stuffed animals were “rescues” from a thrift store. I’ve blogged my doll and bear rescue passion before. … Continue reading

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Crochet, Library, and so on…

I have been a busy little beaver crocheting for the new CLF Book, and trying to save my local library. The library is only a “pilot project” until June of 2010. Our friends group, Camano Island Library Friends is currently … Continue reading

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Alternative yarn….

So, here I’m going through what my friend and I lovingly called the “Feed Store” which is actually called the “Country Store” (of Skagit Valley Farmers Supply Coop)….cause they always have cool gifts and interesting items for the hard to … Continue reading

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Cama Beach, Yarn, Music and More…

I got this sent to me in my email from a friend…and well since they said to forward it out, I’m going to take the liberty of amusing you with the words of Skeeter Daddle (missionary of the South End … Continue reading

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Over 21,000 views…tooo cool!

Ok, we’re almost to my year blogging anniversary, and I have to say I am awed at the response to this blog. Over 21, 000 views. Considering my very first month, which was when I was trying to figure out … Continue reading

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The Secrets of Yarn: Crochet Edition

So, I’m still waiting a few more days for my shoulder to repair until I can spin. The range of motion has increased expotentially with a really good LMP, and some wonderful aromatherapy products from http://www.zsremedies.com, of course I get … Continue reading

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Crocheting with Textured Yarn…

  Spuntastik! Knaughty Yarn Originally uploaded by CMHS yarn & designs (laurie wheeler). Here is a Knot or Knepp yarn. You can find these made by handspinners, or in stores that sell novelty yarn. Many people are afraid of working … Continue reading

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Crocheters Unite!

I put this up on the CLF Blog, but if you don’t go there to read, how would you know to contact Webster’s to get our definition changed?! Voices add up, see if we can do this! Calling all Crocheters! … Continue reading

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Shamelessly Promoting My Best Friend

I don’t know why she is my best friend, ok…I lie…it’s the goats. Man are those goats amazing, soft, glorious, sumptuous curls..I digress. Bec Thomas is a brilliant photographer and I want to promote her brilliant new blog Visual Perspective … Continue reading

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